5 Ways To Make Money From Your Commercial Property

One popular way people can make money these days is through different forms in commercial real estate. We have seen a considerable economic fall-out begin to unfold. One area that does not seem to have been so adversely affected so far is the commercial property market in the INDIA.

With money in mind, commercial property is continued to be a profitable entity for owners nationwide.

Here are 5 ways for landlords make more money from commercial real-estate.

#1 – Install Solar Panels

As the technology behind solar panels becomes increasingly accessible, so too the cost of installation falls. With government incentives such as subsidizing buyers who install solar panels, this is an investment that can create a new, passive and lucrative income stream from your commercial property.

Furthermore, many companies are now facing the pressures of being ‘green’, a solar PV installation can help a landlord’s property become more appealing to potential tenants to attract a quicker tenancy and potentially higher rates. The move to require leased properties to have a minimum EPC rating of E also strengthens the argument for a solar PV installation, which contributes to an increased EPC rating.

A private arrangement can also be made for the electricity generated by the solar PV array to be sold to the tenant at an agreed rate, allowing landlords to receive a higher and quicker rate of return over the long term if buying outright. If a landlord’s property also meets certain criteria, this may offer opportunity for a free solar solution, fully funded and maintained by a third party finance investor, with electricity sold back to the landlord – or directly to the tenant – via a power purchase agreement over a 25-30 year term.

#2 – Include Billboard Placements on your commercial structures

In an age of digital marketing, it is easy to overlook the reach and impact of billboards. These remain an extremely high-impact marketing tool, accounting for 62% of the amount that is spent on outdoor advertising every year.

In some instances, this mode of advertising also offers you a unique opportunity to monetise your commercial property. By marketing your exterior walls and offering billboard placements to clients, you can generate a creative and potentially lucrative income stream.

This will depend to some degree on the location of your building and whether or not your property is located on a busy road. You will also need to ensure that your billboard placements do not create a conflict of interest with your existing tenants.

#3 – Add Value to your Property

Whether you own residential or commercial property, one of the best ways to make money and generate income is to add value. Although this can be easier to achieve with residential homes, commercial property-owners are also well-placed to succeed so long as they budget precisely and understand the core needs of their target clients.

The methods that you use will also depend on the purpose for your investment. As a third-party commercial property-owner, for example, you can design the layout to include as many individual units as possible (without compromising on the appeal of each one, of course).

Investing in a clean exterior and a modern interior can also add value to your commercial property, as you spend and look to achieve a significant return on your investment.

#4 – Rent out Office Space

This is perhaps the easiest and most traditional way to monetise your commercial property, regardless of the prevailing economic climate. Whether your own a business premises that has additional space or have invested in commercial property as a third-party, renting out rooms and units can generate significant income.

There are several ways in which you can pursue this option too. Firstly, you can rent out office space through long-term leases, securing regular tenants over a prolonged period of time. You can also look to rent out individual meeting and function rooms if you have the space, securing a steady stream of regular, short-term bookings.

#5 – Become a Tax-efficient Property-owner

If you are optimizing the returns available through any type of investment, you must become a knowledgeable and tax-efficient operator. There are several laws and items of legislation that enable commercial-property owners to minimize the amount of tax that they have to pay, reducing operational costs and optimizing profitability over time.

One of the most effective and simplistic steps is to invest in your property as a company rather than an individual, as corporation tax rates are generally lower than that are applied to people. Although this may mean that you pay more in capital gains, your associated tax rate will typically fall by investing under a business name.

If you can apply the same principle and attention to detail to similar costs such as insurance, you can minimise your expenses and make the most of your final, rental yield.

The Last Word

These five steps will help you to make the most of your commercial property investment, by reducing costs, adding value and creating innovative revenue streams. They key is to focus on ideas that suit the nature of your investment and the needs of your existing tenants, while it is also crucial that your budget and plan is in intricate detail if you are to succeed in a challenging and volatile marketplace.